Dr. Michael T. Rissell, MD
Ophthalmologist
2801 W Kinnickinnic River Pkwy Suite 170 Milwaukee WI, 53215About
Dr. Michael Rissell is an ophthalmologist practicing in Milwaukee, WI. Dr. Rissell specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Rissell can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Rissell can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
Education and Training
Rush Med Coll of Rush Univ, Chicago Il 1988
Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center 1988
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Astigmatism
- Presbyopia
- Nearsightedness
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